Chicago Home Care Resources
How the Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Affects You
Article from Investopedia about how coronavirus legislation affects individuals and their financial well-being.
Find Your Local Food Bank – Feeding America
The Feeding America nationwide network of food banks and food programs helps millions of people find food and grocery help in their communities every year. Connect with your local food bank to learn about upcoming free food distributions and to apply for national food programs.
You can also visit Feeding Illinois for more information about Illinois food banks.
Expensify.org will reimburse families on SNAP benefits to purchase additional essential goods.
CountyCare COVID-19 Resources for Cook County
CountyCare provides information and resources for Cook County residents on getting vaccinated, and COVID-19 testing and staying up-to-date with boosters.
City of Chicago Rental Assistance Program
The Rental Assistance Program (RAP) provides funding to Chicagoans who are at risk of becoming homeless. RAP helps Chicagoans who have housing right now, but who may become homeless soon because they lost income or had another eligible emergency which prevents them from paying rent.
Zero to Three’s Coronavirus Tips for Families
Resources that offer tips for families, including age-appropriate responses to common questions, a guide to self-care, and activities for young children experiencing social distancing.
Tips for Coping with a New Baby During COVID-19
Information from HealthyChildren.org.
Talking with Children During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides a tip sheet for caregivers, parents, and teachers on talking with children during infectious disease outbreaks.
SAMHSA tip sheet provides information for toddlers to teens and includes:
- Possible reactions
- Talking with children and youth in different age groups
- Supporting children and managing their responses
- Self-care
- More resources
Seven Tips on How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
Information from Save the Children
Positive Parenting in COVID-19 Isolation
Parenting experts have created a new set of evidence-based resources for parents and caregivers to support their children’s growth – and interact with them constructively – during this time of confinement.